Germany, Third Reich. A Patriotic Belt Buckle, from the John R. Angolia Collection Auction Archive the obverse with “OL” and

the obverse with “OL” and “Wesel” embroidered in black stitching

2 mm (w) x 21 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension

but the case is in an otherwise near extremely fine condition

near Manila

maker marked "BIRKS" and marked "STERLING" on the reverse

Germany, Third Reich. A Patriotic Belt Buckle, from the John R. Angolia Collection Auction Archive the obverse with “OL” and(Patriotische Grtelschnalle). Constructed of fire gilded brass, the obverse consisting of an oval frame interwoven with elaborate latticework, overlaid at both the top and bottom with mobile swastika, the reverse with a catch, unmarked, measuring 45 mm (w) x 80 mm (h), in extremely fine condition. Footnote: This buckle originates from a group of over 900 examples retrieved from the collection of noted historian and pioneering reference guide author